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 you; It is a good sign. You have heard of the viper and the file. Their biting will only make their own teeth to bleed. We are to go on. I pray you may, and increase with all the increase of. I salute you and all your family. My wife joins, very dear Mr. D, with Yours most affectionately in our common, G. W.     LETTER DCCCXXXII. To Mr. C.

Very dear Sir,     Ashby, May 11, 1750.

AS you talked when I left London of setting out on your journey in about a fortnight, I cannot help sending you these few lines. I believe they will be acceptable, because they acquaint you with the continuance of the Redeemer's loving kindness to the very chief of sinners. At Oulney, where I preached last day, we had two sweet seasons. A great multitude attended, and I had the pleasure of seeing some, that were wrought upon when I was there last. On the Monday, about six miles from Northampton, I had a private interview with Dr. S, Dr. D, Messrs. H and Hly. On the Tuesday I preached in the morning to Dr. D's family, and in the afternoon to above two thousand in the field. Dr. S, Mr. H, &c. attended me, and walked with me afterwards along the street; so that I hope the physician will now turn his back on the world, and be content to follow a despised crucified Redeemer without reserve. I expounded at his house in the evening, and amhereafter to come to it as my own. On Tuesday I preached twice at Kettering to several thousands. The people gladly received the word, and the Inn-keeper where I put up, I hope is a real christian. On Wednesday I came hither, and found good Lady H, though very weak, yet better than I expected. I hope you will beg Mr. G, and all people, to strive together in their prayers, to keep her out of heaven as long as they can, that she may do more good on earth. I greet you and Mrs. C most heartily, and wishing you a very prosperous journey, by the will of, I am, very dear Sir,

Yours most affectionately in our common , G. W.